Don’t hate me, but… I’m officially taking away your excuse to go to Starbucks. Below, you will find a list of local coffee shops in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. So whether you’re in Downtown Indianapolis, Carmel, Plainfield, Greenwood, or any of the surrounding Central Indiana suburbs, I hope this list can help you find your new go-to coffee spot in Indy!
These are all Central Indiana local coffee shops that I have actually tried and given the Where Is Sondra stamp of approval (trademark pending). So please, please, please give these a try when you need a pick-me-up. I’ve even indicated the Indy coffee shops that have drive-throughs and easy parking with this emoji 🚗 for when you are on the run!
P.S. Click the names of each coffee shop to get a video guide to each location.
Coffee Shops in Downtown Indianapolis
The Alchemist 📍 1660 Bellefontaine St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Blue Collar Coffee 📍 850 Massachusetts Ave #104, Indianapolis, Indiana
Leviathan Bakehouse 📍 1101 N College Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provider 📍 1101 E 16th St Floor 2, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Foundry Provisions 📍 236 E 16th St, Indianapolis, Indiana
The S E L E N E by OVA 📍 OVA Lofts, 1317 Prospect St, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Walk-Up Window
Blue Mind 📍 646 E 38th St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Hubbard & Cravens 📍 Meridian Kessler Area, 4930 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, Indiana (They also have a location in Broad Ripple)
Coffee Shops on the West Side of Indianapolis (Plainfield, Avon, Danville, & more)
Founders Grounds 📍 1552 N Main St Suite 104, Speedway, Indiana (NEW LOCATION in the Speedway City Garage just down the street)
The Coffee Haus at Guggman 📍 1701 Gent Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Borage 📍 1609 N Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Walk-Up Window
Mansion Society 📍 202 Steeples Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Trader’s Point Creamery 📍 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville, Indiana (Not a “coffee shop” but I dream about their butterscotch latte)
Toast & Thyme Breakfast Cafe 📍 773 E Main Street, Brownsburg, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
MOTW Avon 📍 9263 E US Hwy 36, Avon, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Roots Market + Eatery 📍 115 W Main St Suite 150, Plainfield, Indiana
The Green Room Cafe 📍 200 W Main St, Plainfield, Indiana
The Beehive 📍 55 E Main St, Danville, Indiana
Hattie’s Coffee House 📍 607 S Main St, Whitestown, Indiana
Local Coffee Shops on the North Side of Indy (Carmel, Noblesville, Broad Ripple, & more)
Ascend 📍 5941 E 86th St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Fire & Ice Cafe 📍 6211 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana (This Indy cafe is completely gluten-free and allergy friendly!) 🚗 Easy Parking
Bovaconti 📍 2 W Main St, Carmel, Indiana (They also have a Fountain Square location)
Prufrock 📍 275 Veterans Wy Suite 120, Carmel, Indiana (They also have a Broad Ripple location)
1832 Brew Espresso Bar 📍 111 W Main St Suite 130, Carmel, Indiana
MOTW Carmel 📍 12761 Old Meridian St, Carmel, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Cafe Jardin 📍 3200 Sheridan Rd, Noblesville, Indiana (Inside of the cutest home decor shop!) 🚗 Easy Parking
Chapter Book Lounge 📍 996 Conner St, Noblesville, Indiana
Doubting Thomas 📍 840 Daniel Dr, Kokomo, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking & Drive-Through
Carmel, Indiana has a few spots on this list, so if you live on the northside of Indianapolis, or you are visiting the Hamilton County area, check out this video for coffee and brunch recommendations in Carmel, Indiana.
Coffee Shops South of Indy (Greenwood & more)
Anecdote Coffee 📍 1625 East Southport Road, Indianapolis, Indiana (Formerly Known As: The Mocha Nut)
Milk & Honey Coffeehouse 📍 8505 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking & Drive-Through
Fresh Pots 📍 50 N Madison Ave, Greenwood, Indiana (They moved locations, so the video is showing their old building)
Antilogy 📍 5867 N State Rd 135, Greenwood, Indiana
Coffee Shops East of Indianapolis (Fishers, McCordsville, & more)
RIZE Ironworks 📍 2721 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN (Not a coffee shop, but one of the best brunch spots in Indy! They also have locations in Fishers and Carmel)
Niyyah 📍 8100 E 106th St, Fishers, Indiana (They also have locations in Indianapolis and McCordsville) 🚗 Easy Parking
Coffee at the Crossing 📍 7745 N 600 W, McCordsville, Indiana 🚗 Easy Parking
Clearly, there is no shortage of amazing coffee shops in Indy and Central Indiana, and these are just a few of the local coffee shops I have tried recently. If you have a suggestion on which Indy local coffee shop I should try next, leave a comment on this post or send me a message on Instagram. I would love to try your favorite coffee shop next!
Want to see a list of all the coffee shops I tried last year including some out-of-state locations in Kentucky, California, Michigan, and more? Or maybe you’re more interested in burgers, sushi, pizza, or romantic Indy restaurants. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Where Is Sondra has tons of local guides and Indy lists, so you never have to spend hours searching for the perfect place to eat.
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